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Definition of gongora
gongora
/ˈɡɑːŋ.ɡɔːr.ə/
gon · go · ra
Plural:gongoras
gongora Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any epiphytic orchid of the genus Gongora (family Orchidaceae), native to tropical Central and South America and Trinidad, cultivated for its long, pendulous racemes of fragrant, intricately shaped blossoms that resemble small birds or insects in flight.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gongora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gongora